Employees work to prepare an Aston Martin DBS Coupe Carbon Edition automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

A Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) 3 Series ActiveHybrid 3 automobile is seen on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

A man checks a Smart automobile as it sits at the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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Employees work to prepare a Honda Jazz automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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A man cleans the front of a Morgan automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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A woman adjusts the protective cover across a Mercedes-Benz CL automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A Range Rover, produced by Jaguar Land Rover Plc, sits on their stand ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

A Range Rover, produced by Jaguar Land Rover Plc, sits on their...

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The VW Up automobile, produced by Volkswagen AG, sits on the company's stand ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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A Toyota GT 86 automobile is seen on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A woman adjusts the protective cover across a Mercedes-Benz CL automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A woman uses a broom to clean the stand next to a Fiat 500 Abarth automobile, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A protective cover sits over a Kia Trackster automobile, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

A man works to prepare a Tesla automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A man removes a protective cover from a Honda CR-Z automobile on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

A Ford B-Max automobile is seen on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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A Ford B-Max automobile is seen on the company's stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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A Toyota GT automobile is seen on the company stand, ahead of the opening press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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A Maserati GranTurismo Sport is displayed at the Italian carmaker's booth on March 6, 2012 during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Car Show in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers will be taking part in the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

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The Nissan ILeaf is on display on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the press preview days at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open it's doors to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Frank Augstein, Associated Press

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A Abarth 595 Competizione is displayed at the Italian car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2012 in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers hold a press preview of their newest batch of automobiles at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

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French DJ David Guetta and his wife Cathy pose with a Renault Twizy model car on March 6, 2012 during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers hold a press preview of their newest batch of automobiles at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

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The new Rolls Royce Phantom 2 is shown, during the press day at the 82st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 8th to 18th of March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

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A Lamborghini Aventador, produced by Lamborghini SpA, is seen on display during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Photo: Chris Ratcliffe, Bloomberg

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The new Lancia Flavia is shown during the press day at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

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The new Mercedes A-Class is shown during the press day at the 82st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 8th to 18th of March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

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A Fiat 500L Monospace is displayed at the Italian carmaker's booth on March 6, 2012 during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers will be taking part in the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

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The New BMW 6er Gran Coupe is shown during the press day at the 82st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 8th to 18th of March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

The New BMW 6er Gran Coupe is shown during the press day at the...

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A Rinspeed concept car is displayed at the Swiss carmaker's booth on March 6, 2012 during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers will be taking part in the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

A Rinspeed concept car is displayed at the Swiss carmaker's booth...

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A Rolls Royce is cleaned at English car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2012 in Geneva. Some 700 car makers hold a press preview of their newest batch of automobiles at the Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

A Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse automobile sits on display during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition center this week.

A Lancia Flavia Cabrio is displayed at Italian car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2012 in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers hold a press preview of their newest batch of automobiles at the Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

The Hyundai I.Onic is unveiled on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the press preview days at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open it's doors to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Frank Augstein, Associated Press

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A BMW X 5 automobile produced by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), is seen on display during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition center this week.

The Concept Car Tata Megapixel, is shown during the press day at the 82st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 8th to 18th of March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

The Concept Car Tata Megapixel, is shown during the press day at...

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Dieter Zetsche, left, CEO of Daimler AG and Mercedes Benz cars, introduces the new A-Class on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the press preview days at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open it's doors to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

The Nissan Invitation is on display on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the press preview days at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open it's doors to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Frank Augstein, Associated Press

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Didier Leroy, President of Toyota Motor Europe introduces the new Yaris Hybrid on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the press preview days at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open it's doors to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

A Fiat 500L Monospace is displayed at the Italian car maker's booth at a world premiere during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2012 in Geneva. Some 700 carmakers hold a press preview of their newest batch of automobiles at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public from March 8 to 18.

Photo: Sebastien Feval, AFP/Getty Images

A Fiat 500L Monospace is displayed at the Italian car maker's booth...

The New Mini John Cooper Works Countryman, is shown during the press day at the 82st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 8th to 18th of March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres.

Photo: Sandro Campardo, Associated Press

The New Mini John Cooper Works Countryman, is shown during the...

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The Spirit of Ecstasy or "Flying Lady" mascot sits on the hood of a Rolls-Royce Phantom automobile, during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week.

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

The Spirit of Ecstasy or "Flying Lady" mascot sits on the hood of a...

Visitors look at a row of VW Up automobiles on the Volkswagen AG stand during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Palexpo exhibition centre this week.

Photo: Jason Alden, Bloomberg

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